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The Making of a Lady

2012Movie1 h 35 min

DramaTV Movie
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–52%

A deeply romantic, wholesome drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Poor but intelligent Emily Fox Seton accepts a marriage proposal from the older Lord James Walderhurst, a widower pushed into providing an heir by his haughty aunt Maria.

Feels like

  • Gilded Age Romance
  • Wholesome Period Drama
  • Class Contrast Narrative
  • Slow-Burn Courtship
  • Historical Fashion Focus
  • Family Obligation Theme
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Traditional Gender Roles
  • Hallmark Style Storytelling

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Richard Curson Smith
Written by
Frances Hodgson Burnett, Kate Brooke
Produced by
Jo Willett
Music by
Rob Lane

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Facts

December 19, 2012 · 1 h 35 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
December 19, 2012
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Making of a Lady?"

Questions about The Making of a Lady

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Making of a Lady?

PBS MasterpieceTPT

In the United States, The Making of a Lady streams on PBS Masterpiece and TPT. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Making of a Lady worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Making of a Lady okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Making of a Lady good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Making of a Lady?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.